Five youths, including a 12-year-old, have been arrested after fleeing driver incidents in Auckland overnight.
Police said around 12.45am officers noticed a vehicle of interest on Porchester Rd in Papakura and signalled for it to stop but it failed to do so.
Inspector Mark Chivers said the vehicle, believed to be stolen, was then seen by the Police Eagle helicopter driving through the Southmall area.
"The vehicle has been spiked but the driver has continued to drive recklessly throughout the Manurewa area before eventually coming to a stop on Cavendish Drive.
"Five youth offenders were located hiding nearby and arrested without incident."
Two 16-year-olds will appear in Manukau Youth Court today charged with unlawfully getting into a vehicle.
Another 16-year-old charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, failing to stop and dangerous driving will also appear in Manukau Youth Court today.
A 12 and 13-year-old were referred to Youth Aid Services.
An hour later, police were made aware of a vehicle of interest travelling north on State Highway 1 before exiting at Highbrook.
Inspector Rakana Cook said the vehicle was spotted travelling in tandem with another car and both failed to stop when signalled by police.
"No pursuit was initiated, instead Eagle has then continued to track both vehicles and provided commentary to staff on the ground.
"The vehicles were followed to an address on Ti Rakau Drive where the occupants from both vehicles got out and entered a premises."
Two people were arrested.
A 21-year-old woman will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, driving without a license and possession of methamphetamine.
A 33-year-old man charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle will also appear in Manukau District Court today.
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